Trump Pulls US Out of 66 International Bodies, Advances ‘America First’ Agenda
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Donald Trump has formally ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, accelerating a fundamental recalibration of America’s role in global institutions and marking one of the most decisive breaks from multilateralism in decades. The directive was issued through a Presidential Memorandum signed on Wednesday and detailed in a […]
NLC Condemns New Tax Laws, Demands Urgent Review of Minimum Wage
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised strong concerns over recent tax reforms, warning that provisions taxing the national minimum wage and placing heavier burdens on low-income earners are unfair and regressive. It also called on the Federal Government to urgently address workers’ wages ahead of the next statutory minimum wage negotiations. […]
Abia Leaders Pledge Ndi Igbo Support for Tinubu in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Abia State leaders have assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of Ndi Igbo in the 2027 general elections, saying the region is ready to correct past political mistakes by strategically aligning with the ruling administration. The assurance was given during a New Year visit by the Deputy Speaker of the House […]
Police Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three in Kaduna
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of 76 children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. The Police on Wednesday said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by the Kaduna State Police Command indicating that suspected […]
CGC Adeniyi Tasks Customs Officers on Intelligence-Driven Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) in the Service to place intelligence at the core of their professional duties. Adeniyi said no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. A statement on Wednesday by Justice Spokesperson […]
CONUA Rejects Claims of Government Sponsorship, Says Sunmonu’s Comments Misleading
By Chinedu Echianu The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has dismissed comments credited to a former President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hassan Sunmonu describing the union as a government-sponsored organisation created to weaken the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting the claims are factually and legally incorrect. In a statement issued […]
Patrick Bassey Takes Charge at Yobe Desert Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Yobe Desert Stars Football Club has named Coach Patrick Bassey as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the second stanza of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL26) season. The appointment was confirmed by Mohammed Alkali Achama, Chairman of Yobe Desert Stars FC, who described Bassey’s arrival as a strategic move aimed […]
Cuba Accuses U.S. of Extrajudicial Actions and Naval Blockade Against Venezuela
By Chinedu Echianu Cuba has accused the United States of carrying out extra-judicial actions, maritime attacks on oil tankers and imposing an unlawful naval blockade on Venezuela. There are also alleging that Washington has also designated Venezuela’s legitimate government as a foreign terrorist organisation in violation of international law. The accusations were made on January […]
IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, […]
TUC Hails Workers, Calls for Pay Review in 2026
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended Nigerian workers for their solidarity and resilience, saying the labour movement emerged stronger in 2025 despite economic and policy challenges. In a New Year message issued by the National Administrative Council (NAC) to mark the beginning of 2026, the TUC leadership expressed gratitude […]